
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
DramaMusicRomance
A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Goldcrest
Palace Pictures
Virgin Vision
Cast
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
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